Obituary of William Michael Filowitz

William M. Filowitz (Po Po), 66, died Friday, December 11, 2009 at his daughter's home. Born in Brooklyn, NY, he resided in Edison prior to retiring to the Outer Banks, NC in 1998. William proudly worked as a NJ Motor Vehicle Patrol officer for 14 years and retired from the NJ State Police after 25 years of dedicated service as Detective One. He was an avid fisherman and captain. He was a huge NY Giants fan. Devoted husband, supportive father and loving Pop Pop. Bill will be missed by his family and friends who loved and respected him. A special thank you for all your prayers and loving support throughout his illness. May he rest in peace. Surviving are his wife of 45 years, Donna Marie Lippincott Filowitz, daughter Carole Lynn Filowitz Lytle, MD of Martinsville, three granddaughters Dana Lynn, Julia Anne and Melanie Elizabeth, and sister Virginia Zdzchowski of Edison. Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday, December 15, 2009 at 9:15 am from the Higgins Home for Funerals, 752 Mountain Blvd., Watchung, followed by a 10 am Mass of Resurrection at Blessed Sacrament R.C. Church in Martinsville. Cremation private. Visitation will be held on Monday from 4:00 - 7:00 pm. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Visiting Nurse Association of Somerset Hills, 200 Mt Airy Road, Basking Ridge NJ 07920 would be appreciated.